Who We Are

What We Provide

How To Reach Us


Thomas R. Bearrows
University CounselTom is a general officer of the Board of Trustees and the University and serves as the legal advisor to the Board, the President, and other University administrative officers.

Scott E. Rice
Deputy University CounselScott provides representation and advice and assists the University Counsel with management of legal services for the Board, the President, University officers, and all three campuses of the University.

Campus Legal Counsels
All CampusesEach campus has a Campus Legal Counsel who manages several attorneys. This organizational approach allows the attorneys to be readily available with and within close proximity to their clients while providing a direct line of communication to the Chancellor.

Our Team
Attorneys and StaffUniversity Counsel’s team includes a Deputy University Counsel and three Campus Legal Counsels as well as University attorneys, Legal Fellows and law clerks. Additional team members include the Director of Operations and Strategic Services, business and administrative staff, attorney support staff, and the Chicago Claims staff.